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Woodbine Bend Course

Woodbine Bend Golf Course

Stockton, IL, USA
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18 holesPar 726,352 yds76.3/121

About this course

Woodbine Bend Golf Course sits in the rolling terrain of northwestern Illinois near Stockton, a small town in Jo Daviess County roughly twenty miles from the Mississippi River. Designed by Bob Lohmann, a Midwest-based architect known for his work on public and daily-fee courses throughout the region, the layout takes advantage of the area's natural topography. The course occupies land characterized by the gentle hills and wooded corridors typical of this part of Illinois, where agricultural fields transition into more varied terrain as the landscape approaches the river bluffs to the west. The routing works through a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with elevation changes that provide visual interest and strategic variety. Lohmann's design approach here emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural contours and vegetation into the shot values. The course serves both local residents and visitors exploring the scenic Galena-area region, which draws tourists for its historic architecture and outdoor recreation. Woodbine Bend operates as a public facility, offering straightforward golf in a rural setting without the formality of a private club environment. The course reflects the character of many Midwest daily-fee designs from its era: accessible green fees, a focus on maintaining playable conditions, and a layout that respects the land's natural features rather than imposing dramatic manufactured elements. It provides a representative example of regional golf architecture serving communities outside major metropolitan areas.

Quick facts

Location
Stockton, IL, USA
Access
Public
Year built
2002
Holes
18
Designer
Bob Lohmann
Par
72
Length
6,352 yards
Difficulty
76.3/121
Course Vaults score
7.3

Getting there

The journey to Woodbine Bend Golf Course begins at Chicago Rockford International Airport, roughly ninety minutes to the east, or for those traveling from the Twin Cities, a similar drive south from Madison's Dane County Regional. The route west traces the gentle roll of northwestern Illinois farm country, eventually crossing into Jo Daviess County where the flat prairie gives way to the unexpected drama of the Driftless Area - unglaciated bluffs and wooded ravines that feel borrowed from another landscape entirely. As you approach Stockton, a town of fewer than two thousand souls, the road narrows and the terrain grows more intimate, signaling arrival at one of the region's quieter golf sanctuaries tucked into this ancient, rumpled corner of the state.

FAQ

Common questions about Woodbine Bend

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Woodbine Bend has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 9 logged golfers.

Woodbine Bend was designed by Bob Lohmann.

Yes. Woodbine Bend is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Woodbine Bend is 72.

Woodbine Bend plays 6,352 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Woodbine Bend is 121.

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